Jeff Samardzija RUMORS & NEWS

New York Post
"This is one of those moments when it does not matter what Brian Cashman says, which is that he is more likely not to make a trade than make one between now and Friday’s non-waiver deadline.
It does not matter that his history is generally to do deals that augment the roster at this time of year..."
July 28

Chicago Sun-Times
"Will he or won’t he?
Jeff Samardzija is planning on pitching for the White Sox Tuesday and manager Robin Ventura is planning on him, but with three days left before the trade deadline Friday, everyone on the White Sox is kind of waiting around to see if Samardzija stays or goes.
“I..."
July 28

MLB.com
"Jeff Samardzija isn't quite baseball's version of "Where's Waldo," but the guy gets around.
That trend isn't likely to stop now, not with the White Sox making a 9-2 stretch before the All-Star break look more like an outlier than a contender finding its stride.
Samardzija, the most likely..."
July 23

Bless You Boys
"Baseball may be turning its eyes towards Cincinnati for next week's MLB All-Star Game, but the real action will be held via telephone, email, text message, and any other form of communication you can think of. One name that will be thrown around quite a bit in the next few weeks is Jeff..."
July 06

Sportsnet
"The Toronto Blue Jays’ search for pitching has reportedly led them to a familiar name. Right-hander Jeff Samardzija is being “strongly pursued” by the Blue Jays, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
The Blue Jays aren’t alone, as other clubs, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, have also..."
July 06

Baseball Essential
"The market for Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija continues to grow. Earlier today, I wrote for Baseball Essential that the Toronto Blue Jays were interested in acquiring the veteran right-hander, but as expected, they are not the only team interested.
Nick Cafardo of the Boston..."
July 05

Hardball Talk
"Jon Heyman reports that Jeff Samardzija is “on the list” of the Blue Jays.
Of the best things in life . . .
Anyway, both Samardzija and the White Sox have been disappointing this year, with the Sox sitting in last place, ten games out, and with Samardzija going 5-4 with a 4.56 ERA and a..."
July 03

CSN Chicago
"Jeff Samardzija is expected to drop his appeal and begin serving a five-game suspension Wednesday, a baseball source said.
With Samardzija, Tuesday’s starter against the Detroit Tigers, out and perhaps Chris Sale starting his suspension on Thursday, Carlos Rodon almost certainly would make his..."
May 06

CSN Chicago
"There might be some bad blood boiling between the White Sox and Kansas City Royals.
Though White Sox starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija said there was no intention, Royals center field Lorenzo Cain took exception to being struck with a pitch in the fifth inning of a 10-1 Kansas City victory on..."
April 07

Fox Sports
"First things first: The Oakland Athletics do not plan to trade third baseman Josh Donaldson, according to major-league sources.
The A's would listen if teams inquired on pitchers such as right-hander Jeff Samardzija and lefty Scott Kazmir. However, they will not shop either and are adamant..."
November 05

CSN Chicago
"What else is Jeff Samardzija supposed to say?
The dude has no idea what’s going to happen after the 2015 season. He’s trying to win a World Series ring with the Oakland A’s now. But he rolled with the question when someone asked if there’s at least a thought he could someday come back to..."
September 09

Chicago Sun-Times
"Sitting in a clubhouse that has hosted more raw sewage than playoff celebrations during his career, Jeff Samardzija can finally breathe.
“It’s fun, man. It’s great,” the former Cubs pitcher says of the new surroundings in Oakland. “It’s exciting.”
If that says something about the pennant..."
July 24

CBS Sports
"After seeing Cubs ace Jeff Samardzija's frustration boil over to the point where he snapped a bat in half over his knee in his latest good-start, bad-result performance, the thought that immediately jumps to mind is this: get this poor fellow out of Chicago.
However, it isn't as simple as it..."
June 27

CBS Sports
"The Cubs did indeed recently present star righthanded pitcher Jeff Samardzija with a new five-year contract offer.
However, the chances of Samardzija signing the new proposal amount to something akin to the outmanned, out-of-it Cubs winning the World Series this year. If the odds are slightly..."
June 19

Chicago Sun-Times
"Despite making a final run at a contract extension with ace Jeff Samardzija, the Cubs continue to make it clear to teams looking for pitching that he is available in trade.
Officials from four teams said this week the Cubs have told other teams that Samardzija and pitcher Jason Hammel are..."
June 18

Chicago Sun-Times
"With the Cubs’ top two trading chips of the summer pitching the first two games of this series against the Miami Marlins, scouts from contenders and hopefuls started to gather like tropical storm clouds at Marlins Park on Monday.
But even as the Cubs continue early trade talks with some teams..."
June 17

Real GM Baseball
"It was reported Monday morning that the Chicago Cubs have asked about acquiring a competitive balance-round draft pick and the associated bonus slot money as part of a package for Jeff Samardzija.
Major League teams are only allowed to swap competitive balance picks, would give Chicago an extra..."
June 04

CBS Sports
"There's been a lot of Blue Jays buzz regarding their potential to acquire Cubs star Jeff Samardzija, but as things stand Toronto expects to focus more this summer on "rental" pitchers, as it wants to avoid gutting its farm system.
With rentals the expected preference, Royals star James Shields..."
May 31

CBSChicago.com
"The Baltimore Orioles appear to be the leading team of interest in the Jeff Samardzija sweepstakes. Sources confirmed the two teams are mutually interested.
With the American League East up for grabs, the Orioles could separate themselves from the pack with a pre-emptive move before the trading..."
May 28

CSN Chicago
"Jeff Samardzija’s mind-bending winless streak is finally over. He’s still thrown his name into the All-Star conversation, whether or not he’ll still be wearing a Cubs uniform by then.
“I’m not a big accolades guy,” Samardzija said. “I’m not a big goals guy. Outside of 200-plus innings, I don’t..."
May 28

Chicago Tribune
"Jeff Samardzija received a beer shower Monday, a tradition typically reserved for a pitcher who earns his first major league victory.
But with the Cubs as relieved as Samardzija to see the ace's 16-start winless drought end, it was time to let the suds fly.
"We snuck it in on him," Darwin..."
May 27

ESPN Chicago
"On a recent Baseball Tonight podcast, ESPN reporter Buster Olney and prospects guru Keith Law discussed the possibility of Chicago Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija ending up with the San Francisco Giants this season.
While there’s no real information the Giants have interest just yet, the idea..."
May 27

MLB.com
"You don’t just replace Jose Fernandez. The 21-year-old is too talented, and possesses too many intangibles. His energy and competitiveness are contagious.
Every aspect of Fernandez will be missed now that he is on the disabled list with a right elbow sprain. Every indication is the young ace..."
May 13

CBS Sports
"In what was an obvious attempt to help get him his first win of the season, Cubs manager Rick Renteria let right-hander Jeff Samardzija throw career-high 126 pitches earlier on Monday. He held the White Sox to one unearned run in nine innings but wound up with a no decision when the game went to..."
May 08

ESPN Chicago
"Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said Tuesday that it's not a certainty that pitcher Jeff Samardzija will be traded, but league sources indicate there hasn't been any progress in contract discussions.
After allowing one unearned run in nine innings of a no-decision in a 3-1 loss to the..."
May 06

Chicago Tribune
"From his performance to his teammates to his personal goals for 2014, Jeff Samardzija expanded on several topics Wednesday.
But the status of his future wasn't one of them.
Samardzija gave a terse reply when asked whether he believed there could be time for a contract extension before the..."
March 27

Chicago Sun-Times
"The Cubs are no closer to finding common ground on a potential contract extension with pitcher Jeff ­Samardzija than they were a year ago. In some ways, they’re further apart.
He is considered the club’s top commodity for the July trade market, but could he be dealt before the season starts in..."
February 25

CSN Chicago
"Jeff Samardzija is tired of hearing about rebuilding. He wants to know if the Cubs will be able to sign Masahiro Tanaka.
“It changes that timeline,” Samardzija said. “I’ve mentioned my frustration with that ‘R-word’ before. You bring him in – that ‘R-word’ essentially kind of disintegrates.”..."
January 18

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"The Braves were one of the few teams that left the Winter Meetings without making a significant trade or free-agent signing. In fact, they made no move at all.
Still, general manager Frank Wren seemed pleased with progress made on several fronts and said the work could culminate in a deal or..."
December 12

Chicago Tribune
"The Cubs retained the rights of nine arbitration eligible players, led by pitcher Jeff Samardzija and second baseman Darwin Barney.
How long they remain with the Cubs could be dictated by the trade market and the progress of their top prospects.
Samardzija, one of the Cubs’ top trade chips,..."
December 03

Gammons Daily
"The Cubs endgame on Jeff Samardzija is to let the market play out. Several teams including the Diamondbacks and Blue Jays have called on the righthander who will be 29 come January 25, but the Cubs’ feeling is that when the Masahiro Tanaka posting saga has played itself out and the free agent..."
November 29